Frommer's^® Tokyo , 7th Edition

by Beth Reiber

• ISBN13: 9780764565526
• ISBN10: 0764565524
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2002-06-01
• Publisher: Frommers

Summary

You2ll never fall into the tourist traps when you travel with Frommer2s. It2s like having a friend show you around, taking you to the places locals like best. Our expert authors have already gone everywhere you might go--they2ve done the legwork for you, and they2re not afraid to tell it like it is, saving you time and money. No other series offers candid reviews of so many hotels and restaurants in all price ranges. Every Frommer2s Travel Guide is up-to-date, with exact prices for everything, dozens of color maps, and exciting coverage of sports, shopping, and nightlife. You2d be lost without us! Tokyo is a whirlwind of traffic and people, a fast-paced gateway to the 21st century. It2s one of the world2s great cities, but it can be overwhelming. Frommers makes it easy for you to find your way and discover the best of Tokyo, from business hotels to traditional Japanese inns, from restaurants serving exquisite kaiseki feasts to stand-up noodle houses, from tranquil gardens and temples to the incredible swirl of nightlife in Shinjuku and Roppongi. Whether it2s business or pleasure, Frommer2s Tokyo will take you there in style. You2ll rely on us for a handy glossary of everyday expressions and menu terms, and our unique and indispensable Japanese character key that makes recognizing establishment signs as easy as ABC. With step-by-step directions, exact prices, detailed neighborhood maps, and valuable cultural insights, Frommer2s Tokyo puts Japan2s premier city at your fingertips.

Table of Contents

What's New in Tokyo	1	(2)
The Best of Tokyo	3	(10)
Frommer's Favorite Tokyo Experiences	4	(4)
Best Bets for Accommodations	8	(2)
Best Bets for Dining	10	(3)
Planning Your Trip to Tokyo	13	(26)
Visitor Information	13	(1)
Entry Requirements & Customs	13	(2)
Money	15	(3)
The Japanese Yen	16	(1)
What Things Cost in Tokyo	17	(1)
When to Go	18	(6)
Tokyo Calendar of Events	20	(4)
Health & Insurance	24	(2)
The Masterless Samurai	25	(1)
Tips for Travelers with Special Needs	26	(3)
Social Skills 101	29	(3)
Flying to Japan	32	(5)
Flying for Less: Tips for Getting the Best Airfares	34	(1)
Flying in Comfort	35	(2)
Organized Tours	37	(2)
Arriving in Tokyo by Train	38	(1)
Getting to Know Tokyo	39	(23)
Orientation	39	(8)
Neighborhoods in Brief	44	(3)
Getting Around	47	(15)
Transfers on the Subway and Train	51	(1)
Fast Facts: Tokyo	52	(10)
Accommodations	62	(38)
Japanese & Western-Style Accommodations	63	(6)
Love Hotels	65	(4)
Very Expensive	69	(8)
Family-Friendly Hotels	76	(1)
Expensive	77	(7)
Moderate	84	(10)
Inexpensive	94	(6)
Dining	100	(53)
How to Dine in Tokyo Without Spending a Fortune	100	(2)
Tips on Dining, Japanese Style	102	(8)
Restaurants by Cuisine	110	(3)
Ginza & Hibiya	113	(5)
Nihombashi & Around Tokyo Station	118	(1)
Tsukiji	119	(2)
Asakusa	121	(3)
Family-Friendly Restaurants	123	(1)
Ueno	124	(1)
Shinjuku	124	(4)
Harajuku & Aoyama	128	(8)
Shibuya	136	(1)
Ebisu & Meguro	137	(2)
Roppongi & Nishi Azabu	139	(9)
Akasaka	148	(3)
Other Neighborhoods	151	(2)
What to See & Do in Tokyo	153	(28)
Did You Know?	154	(1)
Suggested Itineraries	154	(2)
The Top Attractions	156	(5)
Five Unforgettable Ways to Immerse Yourself in Japanese Culture	161	(3)
Pachinko Parlors	163	(1)
Parks & Gardens	164	(2)
Shrines & Temples	166	(2)
Cherry-Blossom Viewing in Ueno Park	167	(1)
More Museums	168	(8)
Spectacular City Views	176	(1)
Especially for Kids	176	(3)
Spectator Sports	179	(2)
Tokyo Strolls	181	(20)
Walking Tour 1: Asakusa	181	(4)
The Floating World of Yoshiwara	185	(1)
Walking Tour 2: Harajuku & Aoyama	186	(4)
Walking Tour 3: Ueno	190	(4)
Walking Tour 4: Yanaka	194	(7)
Shopping in Tokyo	201	(19)
The Shopping Scene	201	(1)
Shopping A to Z	202	(18)
Tokyo After Dark	220	(19)
The Performing Arts	221	(3)
The Club & Music Scence	224	(6)
A Guide to Tokyo Maps	227	(3)
The Bar Scene	230	(6)
Gay & Lesbian Bars	236	(1)
Beer Gardens	237	(1)
Films	238	(1)
Side Trips from Tokyo	239	(34)
Kamakura	239	(7)
Nikko	246	(7)
Mashiko	253	(1)
Yokohama	254	(7)
Hakone	261	(9)
Mount Fuji	270	(3)
Appendix A: Tokyo in Depth	273	(12)
1 Tokyo Today	273	(2)
2 A Look at the Past	275	(5)
Dateline	275	(5)
3 Dealing with the Language Barrier	280	(2)
4 Shrines & Temples: Religion in Japan	282	(1)
5 Recommended Reading	283	(2)
Appendix B: The Japanese Language	285	(9)
1 A Glossary of Useful Japanese Terms	285	(6)
2 A Japanese-Character Index of Establishment Names	291	(3)
Index	294	(1)
General Index	294	(10)
Accommodations Index	304	(1)
Restaurant Index	304